Test - The Curse

The Curse Of Arthur

This installment begins with Count Arthur recounting a detailed dream where he confronts Dracula at Draler's Kettle of Serb Castle.

Arthur manages to defeat the vampire by cleverly arguing with him until dawn, causing Dracula to shrivel and decompost.

Soon after, Barry calls Arthur looking for his missing brown briefcase, which contains tickets to a Hammer Horror Reunion.

Arthur denies possessing it, despite Barry listing several items Arthur previously took, including an overcoat and his birth certificate.

While at Jerry's café, craving "blood" (which translates to black pudding and tea), Arthur tries to help Barry find the case, first by attempting a seance, then by offering to hypnotize him.

Since those methods fail, they attempt a police reconstruction of their movements from the previous night, visiting a furniture shop and then the Shoulder of Mutton pub.

Arthur attempts to lead the investigation as "Sherlock Holmes".

As they lack the invitations, they try to bluff their way into the Hammer Reunion, but Barry ruins the attempt by climbing a bus shelter and singing "I Feel Pretty".

Finally, they arrive at Wilf's shop for food, and Wilf reveals that Arthur had actually left Barry's briefcase there the day before.

Arthur quickly excuses himself, claiming he must prepare Barry's base camp for an ascent of K2.

Characters

• Count Arthur Strong (The central character)
• Barry Crier (as himself)
• Mel Giedroyc
• Alistister Kerr
• Dave Mounfield
• Jerry (Café owner)
• Sally
• Wilf